Devil May Care – Marcus Brigstocke – 5*****

Although I had read that the multi award-winning comedian was returning to the Fringe for an hour of stand-up in the person of Lucifer himself, I hadn’t actually expected Marcus Brigstocke to appear as he was depicted on his poster, … Read More

The Amazing Bubble Man – 4****

Bubbles, bubbles, bubbles, bubbles, bubbles etc. You know exactly what you are going to get with this show and you still stare in amazement just like the children gasping at all the types of things you can do with … Read More

Mr Men and Little Miss – 4****

If, like me, you grew up on the original 1970/80sTV show of Mr Men and then The Little Miss series you will have some strong feelings towards these characters and this show will take you back to a simpler … Read More

Daliso Chaponda: Blah, Blah, Blah Blacklist 4****

Daliso Chaponda originates from Malawi in Central Africa, a country most famous for supplying children for American singers to adopt he quips at the top of the show which drew a huge laugh from the packed out crowd. And he … Read More

Atomic Saloon Show 4****

Madam Boozy Skunton is the host of this outrageous wild west circus extravaganza at The Atomic saloon. There’s plenty of audience participation during the show so I should warn you, if you’re the slightest bit shy or easily offended, do … Read More

Piano Play – Charlie Russell Productions – 4****

Writer Calum Finlay was inspired to write Piano Play by the true story of a man in Bristol who had a piano delivered to College Green and vowed to keep playing it until the woman he loved heard him and … Read More

Filament 5*****

A cast of eight young performers provide an exceptional theatrical circus performance throughout this story about the trials and tribulations of growing up and discovering who you are.

The use of lighting coupled with an amazing soundtrack creates the perfect … Read More

Best Girl – Best Girl Productions – 4****

A new hour-long play by actress Christine Mackie, performed by her daughter Lois Mackie and directed by Kayleigh Hawkins in the intimate Cellar venue at the Pleasance, perfect for the dark themes and complex emotions explored in this engaging and … Read More

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd :- Dreamboat 4****

Christopher Macarthur-Boyd is fast becoming one of Scotland’s top comics so it was with much anticipation that I went to see his second hour long Edinburgh show. There is little extrovert about him, he is self-deprecating in the opening section … Read More

Njambi McGrath: Accidental Coconut 3***

Njambi McGrath is making her Fringe debut this year and is an engaging comic originally from Kenya. Having the confidence to persuade her audience nearer the front and the explanation of how the show title came about she is off … Read More